Computer Programmers

$84.28K Median Salary 15.5K Job Openings (Annual Projection) -7.2% Job Growth

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Create, modify, and test the code, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software developers or other individuals. May assist software developers by analyzing user needs and designing software solutions. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

Reported Job Titles

Analyst Programmer, Application Programmer Analyst, Computer Programmer, Computer Programmer Analyst, Internet Programmer, Java Developer, Programmer, Programmer Analyst, Web Applications Programmer, Web Programmer

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Abilities

Written Comprehension Near Vision Oral Comprehension Deductive Reasoning Inductive Reasoning Information Ordering Problem Sensitivity Oral Expression Speech Recognition Written Expression Mathematical Reasoning Number Facility Selective Attention Speech Clarity Flexibility of Closure Fluency of Ideas Originality

Knowledge

Computers and Electronics Mathematics Engineering and Technology English Language Customer and Personal Service Administration and Management

Skills

Programming Active Listening Complex Problem Solving Critical Thinking Quality Control Analysis Reading Comprehension Systems Analysis Judgment and Decision Making Writing Active Learning Mathematics Operations Analysis Social Perceptiveness Speaking Systems Evaluation Time Management Coordination Monitoring

Technology Skills

Development environment software Object or component oriented development software Web platform development software Data base management system software Compiler and decompiler software Data base user interface and query software Operating system software Enterprise resource planning ERP software Enterprise application integration software Program testing software Graphics or photo imaging software Analytical or scientific software Configuration management software Application server software Business intelligence and data analysis software Network monitoring software Content workflow software Enterprise system management software Object oriented data base management software Computer aided design CAD software Data base reporting software Web page creation and editing software Project management software Document management software File versioning software Graphical user interface development software Financial analysis software Map creation software Spreadsheet software Metadata management software Medical software Electronic mail software Accounting software Access software Expert system software Communications server software Desktop publishing software Portal server software Transaction server software Office suite software Word processing software Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software Transaction security and virus protection software Human resources software Backup or archival software Presentation software Data mining software Requirements analysis and system architecture software Industrial control software

Tools

Mainframe computers Computer servers Desktop computers Serial port cards

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